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Acne treatment in Maidenhead
Find your solution to your acne. Our acne specialists will create a personalised treatment plan for your acne, to improve and control your symptoms.
Your trusted acne experts in Maidenhead
is one of the most widespread and distressing chronic skin conditions, yet one of the least understood. As the leading experts in the UK, we successfully treat thousands of clients every year, managing and their and helping them to confidence in their skin.
The type of you have – and if it is mild, moderate or severe – whether you will be by a dermatologist, nurse or practitioner, who will create a treatment plan that is best for you. Book a consultation with our experts to find a solution to your .
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The expert team at sk:n in Maidenhead
sk:n is the UK’s leading acne, skin, dermatology, aesthetic and laser clinic, with over 30 years’ helping of rediscover confidence better skin.
Proud to be home to more leading dermatologists, doctors, plastic surgeons, nurses or than any other dermatology provider, sk:n has over 450 professionals our .
Your journey starts with you. Our team in will the best acne to find a solution to your skin .
Frequently asked questions
asked questions
Acne is caused when the hair follicles in your skin become inflamed or blocked with bacteria, oil or dead skin. Each pore on your skin leads to a hair follicle and (oil) gland. These oil glands sebum (oil) which up the hair, the pore and onto the of your skin. If the sebaceous gland oil or there is excess production of skin cells, this can cause a build-up in the follicle, blocking pores, attributing to growth and acne . Poor hygiene doesn’t cause acne, however, your skin daily and weekly can help pores from becoming blocked.
There are different types of acne, which are acne cosmetic, acne mechanica, acne conglobta, acne, acne rosacea and steroid acne. The lesions can themselves in the form of closed comedones (or whiteheads), open comedones (blackheads), pustules, papules, and cysts.
and changes are the most common . Stress can also aggravate acne, as well as a poor diet, the products you are using, or it could simply be down to . Women are much more likely to suffer from acne due to – this pregnancy, during your period, or if you suffer from Polycystic Syndrome (PCOS).
There is no cure for acne. Our aim is to improve and your as best we can. Acne can sometimes take a long time to clear, so we’ll work with you and your symptoms continually to find the best course of treatment, but we do see some clients who see in just a few weeks.
Your doctor or nurse will assess your skin during your consultation to the right course of treatment. This could include a series of treatments such as , , . Sometimes, acne could also include or hormonal therapies (the combined oral pill for women can often be to treat severe acne) before you progress onto treatments in a clinic. It’s important to that the acne at sk:n will prescribe a personalised course of treatment that works for you, your skin and the acne type you are with.
This will appear as a large number of papules and on your face and possibly your chest and/or back. The nodules and cysts will likely be painful and you could be at risk of scarring, therefore it is essential that you seek advice. Read more about .
During years, it can often go away on its own. Adult Acne scar treatment is much less likely to clear, but this will always vary person to person and you should always be aware of the risk of . So if you are concerned, always seek advice.
Acne is not caused by diet, but it can it. Diet can play a key factor in helping to acne, by avoiding acne triggers or such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly and vitamin-packed food to the skin’s capacity to fight infection and heal itself. Some skin-friendly food include: whole grains, legumes, fruits like apricots, blueberries, tomatoes and red grapes, and unprocessed such as carrots, avocado, sweet potato, beetroot, and other dark green and leafy vegetables. Food containing zinc, vitamins A and E and antioxidants, such as quinoa, turkey, fish, oat milk and seeds can also help the skin to fight acne.
Acne may not be preventable in many cases, but you should aim to look after your skin as best you can. Reviewing your at home, and finding the right for your skin type can help to remove surface grim and dead skin cells which can . can also play a key role in preventing acne, as can extra oils on your skin, ultimately, your pores and creating new spots.
As the in skin, we want to make sure that not only does your plan give you the best results, but you can carry on caring for your skin at home after treatment with a tailored plan.
Your new skincare will ensure you see the best possible results from your treatments in clinic.
Everyone’s skin is different and will require different products, especially if you have acne, but you can apply some simple general rules to choosing your skincare routine every day, all year round. Always include a product like hyaluronic acid or B5, an like C to against free radicals, a vitamin A (i.e. or retinoids) which is and anti-ageing, and a daily SPF for protection against UVA, UVB and HEV (or blue light).
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For the perfect skincare programme for your acne, speak to your expert at sk:n
Acne scars can be stubborn and seemingly permanent, but there are proven effective that diminish the of acne . The best treatment for your skin will depend on the type of acne scarring you have. Before you have treatment, a , nurse or acne should assess your acne scars and select the most appropriate treatment for you.
There are various types of acne scars; some may be red, purple or pinkish in colour due to a build-up of melanin in the skin. If the area is red and is still and swollen, the acne is likely to still be active, so we would need to treat that before treating scarring. A dermatologist will be able to advise you about for active acne, which may help to minimise the risk of acne scarring.
Usually, the or acne marks that are left behind after clear up will fade with no need for . However, severe acne can leave you with scarring that does not always fade, and or acne can also the risk of scarring.
Some scarring may heal and go, depending on the . There are three types of scarring: ice pick scars (small deep holes), scars (uneven skin) and boxcar scars (craters in the skin). There are several types of acne scarring at sk:n that we recommend, to stimulate the skin’s process and encourage cell and collagen production; your doctor may recommend , which, depending on the severity or location of your can be delivered by a senior practitioner, nurse or doctor. We also sometimes laser with an experienced sk:n doctor or dermatologist, such as , , or Erbium Yag.
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Finding us
You’ll find us at 55 St Luke’s Road, just outside of the town’s centre, and easily by foot, bus or bike. There is also private parking at the clinic or ample on-street . station is a 20 minute walk away, or around a 10 minute walk from Furze Platt Station.
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Monday - Friday: 9am - 9pm
Saturday: 9am - 8pm
Sunday: 9am - 7pm
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200 St Street,
Glasgow,
G2 5SG
in No. SC817369.
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